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Back in July 2009 Grey Lynn 2030 hosted David Engwicht author of “Mental Speed Bumps – the smarter way to tame traffic” . He inspired many in the community to think about what we can all do to make our streets safer, calmer and more civil. What came through strongly from Grey Lynners was a…
Read MorePonsonby Rd Speed Change to 40 km
Dear Grey Lynn 2030, Thank you for providing us with your feedback in relation to the speed limit change from 50km/h to 40km/h on Ponsonby Road. Consultation was undertaken between the 13th of June to the 15th of July 2009. 932 responses were received of which 736 (79%) supported the proposal and 172 (18%) opposed…
Read MoreDavid Engwicht and Grey Lynn 2030
Mental Speed Bumps – the smarter way to tame traffic David Engwicht, artist, write, street philosopher, story teller, was in Auckland last week at the invitation of the council’s urban design group inspiring people to re-think their presumptions about traffic calming and their relationship with vehicles. David was given an enthusiastic reception by the 70…
Read MoreWalk Auckland Public Meeting
Walk Auckland will have a presentation from council officers on the shared space concepts. Sue Evans and the project manager Nazla Carmine for Elliot and Darby streets will answer questions. Walk Auckland is meeting: Tuesday, July 14th 5:30pm Leys Institute upstairs Hall Supper room St Marys Rd at Three Lamps, Ponsonby.
Read MoreSH20 meeting with Stephen Joyce
The Transport Minister, Steven Joyce will be visiting Hendon Park/Alan Wood Reserve Friday, 3 July at 10.00am. Please come along and voice your concerns/ opposition to the latest motorway option that destroys our communities, our homes and our parks. We will be meeting at the carpark in Alan Wood Reserve at 9.45am. Entry is off…
Read MoreTraffic Focus Group
Traffic Focus Group (new) Have you almost be run over on the pedestrian crossing at West Lynn? Is the commuter traffic using your street as a rat run? Do you have any ideas for traffic calming measures ? Do you think it would be great to have a 30km speed limit on our residential streets?…
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